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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.58, 13,786.45 and 6,017.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.58, 13,786.45 and 6,017.90 is: 8,298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.58 : 13,786.45 = 6,017.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.58/13,786.45 = 6,017.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.58x = 13,786.45 × 6,017.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.58x = 82,965,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,965,477.46/9,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.56

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